Stan Lee Thought These Marvel Stories Were His Best
CBR ExclusivesWe all have our favorite Stan Lee stories, even The Man himself. See how many of Stan's picks match up with yours!
Tom Speelman
Articles by Tom Speelman
Transformers: Lost Light Is the Franchise's Most Progressive Story, Ever
CBR ExclusivesNot only did Transformers explore the concept of gender identity with giant robots, it did so in a genuinely groundbreaking and meaningful way.
Admit It, Looney Tunes: Back in Action Is Better Than Space Jam
CBR ExclusivesLong overshadowed by the flashier Space Jam, 2003's Looney Tunes: Back in Action deserves reconsideration on the 15th anniversary of its release.
It's Settled: Hellboy Is the Best Horror Comic of All Time - Period
CBR ExclusivesMike Mignola's landmark creation continues to be, without question, the best horror comic book ever.
Bumblebee's Biggest Hurdle May Be Rewriting Transformers Movie History
CBR ExclusivesTrailers for the upcoming Transformers spinoff movie Bumblebee reveal major aesthetic changes to the robot crew, leading some to question continuity.
How Venom and Flash Thompson Redeemed Each Other
CBR ExclusivesFrom high school bully to a hero who sacrificed everything in order to save his friends and family, Flash was made to bond with the Venom symbiote.
Bendis & Derington's Batman 100-Page Giant Story Is Worth The $5 Price Tag
CBR ExclusivesBrian Bendis and Nick Derington's Batman story is the only original tale in the 100-Page Giant, but it's so good, it's worth the price of admission.
How Netflix's Bleach Movie Changes The Classic Manga
CBR ExclusivesNetflix's live-action Bleach movie stays faithful to the source material, but little tweaks here and there make for an excellent adaptation.
How Battle of the Planets Foretold the Western Anime Boom
CBR ExclusivesA little-known show named Battle of the Planets is the secret precursor to all that modern anime you know and love.
Gerard Jones and Dealing with the Legacy of Predators In Comics
CBR ExclusivesGerard Jones' conviction for child pornography leaves publishers with a dilemma regarding how to handle his library of comics work.
DC's November Solicits Actually Justify $4.99 Comics
CBR ExclusivesNobody wants to pay $5 for a monthly comic, but sometimes it makes a lot of sense for a first issue to cost more than average.
How Steven Universe Fulfilled the Full Potential of... The X-Men?
CBR ExclusivesRecent episodes of Steven Universe indicate that the show draws heavily from the Chris Claremont era of X-Men comics.
The Dark Knight Was the Best, and the Worst, Thing to Happen to DC Movies
CBR ExclusivesTen years later, the importance and groundbreaking vision of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight is still being felt, for better and worse.
DC & Walmart's Partnership Is A Great Idea That's Decades Overdue
CBR ExclusivesThe return of DC's 100-Page Giants as a Walmart exclusive may seem odd, but they're really a great idea that can only help comics.
Bang: Why Cowboy Bebop Still Endures, 20 Years Later
CBR ExclusivesMore than just an Adult Swim staple, Cowboy Bebop reshaped what anime could be and continues to enthrall new fans 20 years after its debut.
Batman of Japan: Looking At Every Japanese Take on The Dark Knight
CBR ExclusivesThe Dark Knight's popularity extends far beyond English-speaking countries, and has led to a number of Japanese Batman stories over the years.
West Coast Avengers: A Brief History of California's Mightiest Heroes
CBR ExclusivesThey may not be Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but the Hawkeye-led Avengers team kept California safe for years.
Why Is Hollywood So Obsessed With Batman Prequels?
CBR ExclusivesBruce Wane's loyal butler Alfred will soon star in his own television series, which leads to the question of why Hollywood continues to mine the pre-Batman era.
For Marvel Studios, What's Beyond Avengers 4?
CBR ExclusivesKevin Feige indicates Marvel has plans for a franchise post-Avengers, but what could it be? We have a few ideas.
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